Location: Lisbon, Portugal. In this specific position we encourage you to work remotely.

The Role

As a Quality Assurance Engineer at Inductiva, your role will be multifaceted, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

In Test Planning & Design, you'll be responsible for developing, documenting, and maintaining comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases based on detailed product requirements. Your collaborative nature will be essential as you work closely with product owners, designers, and developers to ensure that every aspect of the product is covered by these tests.

During Test Execution, you will execute both manual and automated tests across various platforms, across various platforms, including desktops operating systems (Linux, MacOS and Windows ), as well as web and mobile, to guarantee the overall quality of the product. A key aspect of this role involves performing regression testing to ensure that new code changes do not negatively impact existing functionalities. Additionally, you'll conduct performance, stress, and load testing to confirm that the systems can handle the expected load and user traffic efficiently.

In Defect Management, you will identify, document, and track defects. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be critical as you work closely with the development team to troubleshoot issues, verify fixes, and ensure that the product is continually improving. You'll also provide detailed feedback and suggest improvements based on your testing results.

With a focus on Automation & Continuous Improvement, you'll design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts, enhancing testing efficiency and reliability. You’ll be proactive in continuously improving the testing process by integrating new tools, techniques, and best practices. 

In Reporting & Documentation, you’ll generate and maintain detailed documentation of test results, metrics, and defect tracking to ensure transparency and accountability. Regular updates on testing progress and quality status will be communicated to stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed and aligned. You'll also participate in post-release and iteration reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our products and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
• Experience with continuous integration tools and version control systems .
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
• Proficiency in writing and executing test cases and scripts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What Will Help You to Do Your Job Well

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems and identify patterns, solutions, and areas for improvement.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and thorough in ensuring that all aspects of the product are tested and meet quality standards.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and requirements.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies issues and opportunities to improve product quality and testing processes.

What we offer:

Salary + bonus (adjusted according to experience and achievements), Stock Options, Health Insurance, 35-hour work week, 25 days of Holidays. Personal development tools: Access to books, publications, mentors, training, flexible and fast-paced environment, team retreats in very cool locations. Other agreed tailored benefits to your needs.

Other Things That Will Improve Your Application

• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Python.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure and HPC).
• Why Inductiva?
  • Be part of a company at the forefront of technology, working on cutting-edge projects.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence.